Clarion Expands Team
Clarion Adds Seven Associates in September…
September 6, 2011- Clarion is pleased to announce that seven new Associates have joined the firm, adding significant depth to the organization and bringing impressive academic and scientific credentials in key areas. These individuals have earned PhDs in Microbiology and Immunology, Biological Engineering, and Organic Chemistry from Dartmouth and MIT; and BA’s in Neurobiology, Biology, Economics, and Math from Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Williams and Middlebury. Working closely with senior members of the firm these new Associates will serve as critical team members, providing valuable research and analytical support, contributing fresh perspectives and insights, and expanding their roles as they gain experience.
…Hires an Industry Veteran
June, 2011 – Bonnie Perkins, a 12 year industry veteran with Biogen Idec, has joined Clarion Healthcare’s Specialty Pharmaceutical Commercialization Practice. She brings a broad range of New Product and In-Line Marketing skills to the Clarion team, having most recently led multi-national new product launch programs as well as driving new product commercialization planning for in-line assets. She has worked on a broad range of critical strategic issues – from evaluating options to accelerate clinical trial program execution, to evolving the role of KOLs in commercialization, to re-thinking dimensions of the sales/marketing model.
“Bonnie’s depth and breadth of practical experiences for a market leading biotechnology organization will enable her to bring a unique and valued perspective to the Clarion team,” commented Dan Hawkins, a founding member of Clarion. “Her strong strategic and operational perspectives are a natural fit for Clarion as we work with our clients to anticipate and address the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.”
…And Elects Two to Principal
December, 2010 – The four founding Managing Directors of Clarion are pleased to announce the election of Carol Kearney and Petya Spletzer to the position of Principal.
Carol Kearney brings over 15 years of industry and consulting experience to Clarion’s Leadership Team, with significant depth in commercial strategy, organizational effectiveness and launch preparation.
Petya Spletzer has more than 10 years of consulting experience in the life sciences industry. Petya brings significant experience in new product marketing and commercialization in a wide range of areas.